Topical tacrolimus in the treatment of lichen planus in a child.
Lichen planus is a relatively common mucocutaneous disease in adult patients, but it is more rare in children. Topical corticosteroids are the first line of treatment in most pediatric patients with a localized classic form of lichen planus. We report the case of a child with cutaneous lichen planus who did not respond to topical steroids but showed complete resolution once switched to 0.03% tacrolimus ointment.
Fortina
Anna Belloni
AB
Department of Pediatrics, University of Padua, Pediatric Dermatology Unit, Padova, Italy. belloni@pediatria.unipd.it
Giulioni
Erika
E
Tonin
Elena
E
D000287:Administration, Topical; D001706:Biopsy; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008010:Lichen Planus / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D016559:Tacrolimus / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D016559:Tacrolimus